[Diabetes-Talk] OmniPod 5 update

d m gina dmgina at mysero.net
Fri Apr 28 02:38:39 UTC 2023


How long will I have to wait before we get it on the apple?
Dar
Original message:
> Right. I have found some of the rough edges you are referring to. They 
> are honestly not a big deal to me. That’s why I jumped into the Android 
> world to use this pump, and now that Insulet is working on 
> accessibility with suggestions from the visually impaired community, 
> it’s becoming a  great platform, and I’m glad I jumped in with both feet.


>> On Apr 27, 2023, at 10:43 AM, <gmelconian619 at gmail.com> 
>> <gmelconian619 at gmail.com> wrote:

>> Ed, there are some rough edges, but they can be smoothened out with 
>> some work. Android is never  going  to  be apple but the accessibility 
>> team at android do there best to  make it a close to apple  experience 
>> for apple users wanting to  use or need android for specific use 
>> cases.they are now working on fixing a lot of braille  and braille 
>> display issues  in talk back.

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Ed Worrell <ntnmprt at hotmail.com>
>> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2023 7:16 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>; gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] OmniPod 5 update

>> Hello All,

>> Thanks for posting that link Gary. The Talkback screen reader is really 
>> close to Voiceover now. The only issues that I had with Talkback 
>> actually was because of the 1 U I interface/launcher. I installed the 
>> Microsoft Launcher and it gave the grid pattern just like iOS, this 
>> makes it easier to customize the interface. This launcher also allowed 
>> me to easily hide the apps I didn’t need, or will never use. I also 
>> installed the G-Board keyboard made by Google and now the typing 
>> experience is much better and far less touchy/jumpy. The Samsung on 
>> screen keyboard is awful, and the Google keyboard is much more manageable.

>> My recommendation is go for it, if you are even the slightest bit 
>> curious about the system. Nothing says that you can’t switch to the 
>> iPhone app if/when it is finally released. I am actually thinking that 
>> I will stick with the Android set up when the iPhone app comes out, as 
>> I like the idea of leaving my actual phone behind so people can not 
>> reach me or bug me. I did this for the first time the other day and it 
>> was amazing!

>> Ed

>>> On Apr 26, 2023, at 11:36 PM, gary via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> When you start up talk back for the first time  there is a  big  
>>> lengthy tutorial that you go through with all the features of talk 
>>> back, and you can go through that  multiple times  in the talk back 
>>> setttings.     But will post the info here .

>>> https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6151827?hl=en

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 10:28 PM
>>> To: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>> Cc: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] OmniPod 5 update

>>> A lot of people might find that valuable. Thanks.

>>> Sent from my iPhone

>>>> On Apr 26, 2023, at 10:25 PM, gmelconian619 at gmail.com wrote:

>>>> Yes with android 12 and above, they are the same as voice over 
>>>> jestures,  do you want me to  find the page for that  for talk back  
>>>> jestures  and post link to the group as I do use both I  OS and android 
>>>> and both screen readers voice over on I OS and talkback on android  for 
>>>> different situations.

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 10:20 PM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] OmniPod 5 update

>>>> Gary,
>>>> So are you saying that the Talkback gestures are now the same as the 
>>>> voiceover gestures?
>>>> Patricia.

>>>> Sent from my iPhone

>>>>> On Apr 26, 2023, at 5:22 PM, Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>> Veronica,

>>>>> I couldn't wait for the iPhone release, so I bought a used Galaxy 10E, 
>>>>> the least expensive supported Android phone for the app.  I found it on 
>>>>> Swappa.com for only $145.  I only use that phone for the Omnipod app.  
>>>>> I don't even have a sim card in it.  I use my iPhone for the Dexcom and 
>>>>> everything else, since Talk Back really is too frustrating to use when 
>>>>> typing.  Plus, the Bixby (Android's version of Siri) does not work with 
>>>>> Talk Back.

>>>>> If they don't come out with the iPhone app soon, I'd recommend doing 
>>>>> what I did.  It is so worth it, and I know you will manage it just 
>>>>> fine.  Look what you do now to run the totally inaccessible Omnipod!

>>>>>         Jamie


>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 6:49 PM
>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] OmniPod 5 update

>>>>> Veronica, not that hard to learn . the screenreader  jestures are now 
>>>>> the same . so not a hard learning curve if one wants to   learn.i would 
>>>>> go with Samsung devices.   As all these health related apps work the 
>>>>> best with Samsung devices .

>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 4:35 PM
>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] OmniPod 5 update

>>>>> I've always thought Insulet was extremely receptive. Holding out my 
>>>>> greedy hand for that iPhone version. Hahahaha! If it doesn't come out 
>>>>> soon, I might get past my laziness and think about learning TalkBack. 
>>>>> But if I can hang on long enough, well, no idea how much of the 
>>>>> accessibility changes in the Android app will translate into iPhone 
>>>>> accessibility. But hey, that pipe dream is alive and well. <grin> 
>>>>> Thanks for the update, Ed.
>>>>> Veronica


>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 1:27 PM
>>>>> To: 'Mary Davis' <mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com>; 'Diabetes Talk
>>>>> for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] OmniPod 5 update

>>>>> I do agree with this post.

>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Mary Davis <mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com>
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 1:25 PM
>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] OmniPod 5 update

>>>>> This sounds incredibly awesome, Ed :-) Thanks so much for sharing
>>>>> and thanks for your hard work!
>>>>> I’m very excited to see If the accessibility continues.
>>>>> Mary

>>>>>>> On Apr 26, 2023, at 2:41 PM, gary via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>>> Thanks very much.

>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>>> Ed Worrell via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 9:27 AM
>>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Cc: Ed Worrell <ntnmprt at hotmail.com>
>>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] OmniPod 5 update

>>>>>> Hello Listers,

>>>>>> I am proud to let you all know that there was a giant update on the
>>>>>> OmniPod
>>>>>> 5 application for Android/Samsung devices. I have been working with
>>>>>> a few people in the Insulet camp, for roughly 5months or so, to
>>>>>> improve accessibility for blind and visually impaired diabetics.
>>>>>> First off, I have no information on the release of the iPhone
>>>>>> application, all I have been told is hopefully by the end of the 2nd 
>>>>>> quarter. On to the good news!
>>>>>> 1. Talkback users can now access every single setting on the
>>>>>> OmniPod!!! This means that we can now independently adjust, carb
>>>>>> correction factors, insulin correction factors, bolas programs, target 
>>>>>> glucose, correct above factor.
>>>>>> Every. Single. Setting!
>>>>>> 2. We can also now set the activity mode. This means we can
>>>>>> exercise without the added fear of running low. With this setting
>>>>>> we can set a workout time for 1 to 24 hours. I have seen many
>>>>>> people use this to avoid night time lows.

>>>>>> There is still a few things that need to be fixed.
>>>>>> 1. The pod info tab is still not read by talkback, but I have been
>>>>>> told this is in the works. As the developers have to redesign the
>>>>>> tab for accessibility reasons.
>>>>>> 2. Some images are not read properly on the main screen of the app.
>>>>>> I.e. The trend arrow, Talkback reads the file structure name and
>>>>>> not the trend, such as constant, slowly following, slowly rising, etc.
>>>>>> 3. Talkback reads the name of the file for the Mode indicator icon
>>>>>> at the top of the screen, instead of an alt tag.
>>>>>> I.e. automatic mode, limited mode, or manual mode.


>>>>>> Thanks,

>>>>>> Ed Worrell


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